Map Skills & Landforms
What is the formula for gradient?
Rise / Run
Areas near the equator are usually what type of temperature
Warm or hot
Name one major nutrient cycle
Carbon, nitrogen, or phosphorus
A wide base in a population pyramid shows what?
High birth rate
Who does extension math
CHRIS!!
A road rises 50 m over 1 km. What is the gradient?
1:20
Why are coastal areas cooler in summer than inland areas?
The ocean moderates temperature
What role do decomposers play in nutrient cycles?
They recycle nutrients back into soil
Name one challenge of an ageing population
Less young people
What is the capital of Israel?
Jerusalem
What is a transect used for?
To measure and compare features along a line
How does latitude affect the angle of the sun?
Higher latitude means lower sun angle
Why is nitrogen important for plants?
Needed for growth and protein production
How does rapid population growth affect resources?
Creates pressure on food, water, housing, and jobs
Which 2 countries have the largest by population in the world?
China and India
How do contour lines show a steep slope?
Contours are close together
Why do polar regions experience strong temperature differences between summer and winter?
(One answer=full points)
Extreme sunlight variation causes large seasonal temperature swings
How does deforestation affect the nutrient cycle?
(One answer=full points)
Removes biomass and reduces soil fertility
What does ecological footprint measure?
The resources people use compared to Earth’s capacity
Name one major issue between Israel and Palestine
Land disputes or conflict over Gaza/West Bank
How would you use line of sight to plan a communications tower in a mountainous region?
(One answer=full points)
Choose high peaks or ridges with clear visibility, avoid valleys or obstructed areas, and consider angles and distance between mountains
Explain how distance from the coast affects seasonal temperature changes in inland areas
(One answer=full points)
Inland areas have hotter summers and colder winters than coastal areas because they are far from the moderating effect of the ocean
how do human activities like agriculture and mining disrupt nutrient cycles
(One answer = full points)
Removes nutrients, changes soil quality, increases erosion, and destabilises ecosystems
Explain how population decline in rural areas can affect local economies and infrastructure
(One answer = full points)
Reduces workforce, lowers tax revenue, causes service closures, and affects transport and schools
Explain why the Israel-Palestine conflict is considered a global issue
(One answer = full points)
It affects international politics, human rights, and regional stability